| Thieves - (aka "Les Voleurs") | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3415
Category: Video
Actors: Catherine Deneuve, Daniel Auteuil, Laurence Cote, Benoit Magimel, Fabienne Babe
Director: Andre Techine
Publisher: Columbia/Tri-Star
Studio: Columbia/Tri-Star
Manufacturer: Columbia/Tri-Star
Label: Columbia/Tri-Star
Format: Color, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 117 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0800199952
UPC: 043396806139
EAN: 9780800199951
ASIN: 0800199952
Release Date: June 30, 1998
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1996
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Amazon.com
Catherine Deneuve, Daniel Auteuil, and director Andre Techine collaborate for the second time (following their outstanding My Favorite Season) in a powerful story about a Paris cop (Auteuil) who comes from a criminal family. When his father and brother are murdered, suspicion shifts to his lover (actress Laurence Cote), who then disappears. Auteuil's character reluctantly teams up with her lesbian girlfriend (Catherine Deneuve) both to find her and clear her name. The gripping story is told in a nonlinear series of overlapping chapters taking place before, during, and after the killing. Time bends and shifts, forcing the action to ripple through an ever-widening pool of neuroses and tragedy. The best part of the film, however, is the always- mesmerizing cold-fusion chemistry between Deneuve and Auteuil, two great actors who never wear their hearts on their sleeves. --Tom Keogh
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 Not for Deneuve admirers May 20, 2004
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Deneuve is in a subdued role in this film. She's also in a supporting role so the film cover is a bit misleading. The story is not as strong as others that she's chosen.Daniel Auteuil is great as the cop who is entangled in the life of a trouble-making young woman. Extremely sexy in this role, he plays the role of a strong yet conflicted law enforcer well. The film is a bit weak in its flow. It's not the worst film but it's also not extremely good either.
 The best French Deconstructivist Film October 30, 1999
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Les Voleurs is an excellently acted, directed, and written film. This is Auteuil's finest acting to date. Furthermore, the film is the best example of the use of deconstructivism in film making. Les Voleurs is the reason why I believe the French are still the best film makers today. Just a warning to younger viewers. Some scenes can be disturbing.
Auteuil-Deneuve combine in fascinating cop story. February 8, 1999
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Daniel Auteuil never ceases to amaze. This versatile actor ("Jean de Florette," "Un Coeur en Hiver") is never the same character more than once, it seems, which is what acting is about, I suppose. In "Thieves" he is a tough cop who is estranged from his family, a group of dedicated organized criminals. He is the black sheep. His brother is killed in an attempted heist, and this incident is the core of the story. He has fallen in love with Juliette (Laurence Cote), whose brother is a member of the family gang, and his life is torn apart. Catherine Deneuve actually has a small part in the story, but carries it off with her usual panache. An excellent cop story, French style.
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